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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,785 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $22,460 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,603 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $21,067 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | CLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CLK550 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $55,150 | $38,100 | $40,780 |
| Base Invoice | $51,290 | $35,528 | $38,027 |
| Premium III Package | 1,000 | ||
| Premium II Package | 1,100 | ||
| Premium I Package | 2,250 | ||
| Power trunk closer | 530 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,110 | ||
| Heated front seats | 710 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,290 | ||
| Satellite radio | 520 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,600 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Package 402A | 4,130 | ||
| Premium III Package | 930 | ||
| Premium II Package | 1,024 | ||
| Premium I Package | 2,092 | ||
| Power trunk closer | 493 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,032 | ||
| Heated front seats | 660 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,130 | ||
| Satellite radio | 484 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,269 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 519 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Package 402A | 3,604 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,220 | 4,790 | 5,725 |
| Options (change) | 9,505 | 4,180 | 4,996 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $66,245 | $43,785 | $47,400 |
| Total Invoice | $61,670 | $40,603 | $43,918 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,375 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,843 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | CLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CLK550 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 12 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $66,245 | $43,785 | $47,400 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,915 | -4,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,245 | $41,870 | $43,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,315 |
| Total Invoice | $61,670 | $40,603 | $43,918 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,776 | -3,905 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $61,670 | $38,827 | $40,013 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,186 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | CLK | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | CLK550 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,830 | $8,745 | $11,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,915 | $4,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,776 | -3,905 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | CLK | Explorer |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 183.2 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,586 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.3 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 45.9 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.4 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550
| Premium III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 60% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1550 | 48% |
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